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R238 NDY

1998 Rover 114

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

37,259 mi
Last recorded37,259 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 11444,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR238 NDY
MakeRover
Model114
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2014 37,259 miles

front suspension slightly soft

Pass 21 Oct 2013 33,468 miles

front ride height down a little

Fail 21 Oct 2013 33,468 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front ride height down a little

Pass 20 Oct 2012 23,916 miles

both rear tyres are cracking

Pass 29 Sep 2011 18,792 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 18,787 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 17,101 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 15,140 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 13,708 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 12,384 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 10,233 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 8,373 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 114?

Based on 112,346 MOT tests across 22,170 vehicles.

63.8%
Pass Rate
2,640
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
22,170
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 11,635
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 8,015
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 7,258
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,160
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 6,111
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R238 NDY is a 1998 Rover 114 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1998 Rover 114 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 44,876 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 114 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 11,635 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R238 NDY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 114 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this Rover 114 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R238 NDY registered?

R238 NDY is a 1998 Rover 114, first registered on 28 May 1998.

Is R238 NDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R238 NDY shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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